Lesson 1: Sulaiman is Given Prophethood
“And Sulaiman inherited (the knowledge of) Dawud. He said: ‘O mankind! We have been taught the language of birds, and on us have been bestowed all things. This, verily, is an evident grace (from Allah).’”
Surah An-Naml, 27:16
Sulaiman Inherits Prophethood and Kingship
After the death of his father Sulaiman 
inherited prophethood and kingship from him. The wealth of the prophets is not inherited, it is given in charity to the poor and the needy.
Sulaiman was one of the blessings that Allah gave to prophet Dawud . They would judge justly in the conflicts of the people and sort out their disputes with wisdom.
The kingdom of Sulaiman stretched from Samaria in the north to Judea in the south. Part of present day Palestine/Israel.
Sulaiman continued his rule and prophethood in the way he had experienced his father ruling over Bani Isra’eel and guiding them.
Summary of Lesson
This lesson you have learnt that:
Sulaiman inherited prophethood and kingship from Dawud.
The wealth of the prophets is not inherited but given in charity.
Sulaiman ruled with justice and wisdom.
His kingdom covered a large region including parts of modern Palestine.
Key Lessons
Prophethood is a blessing from Allah - Sulaiman was chosen by Allah to inherit prophethood and continue guiding the people.
Justice and wisdom - Both Sulaiman and Dawud ruled with fairness, showing the importance of justice in leadership.
The prophets did not seek wealth - Their wealth was not passed down but given in charity, showing their detachment from worldly possessions.
- Aisha said, "When Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) died, his wives intended to send Uthman to Abu Bakr asking him for their share of the inheritance." Then Aisha said to them, "Didn't Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) say, 'Our (Apostles') property is not to be inherited, and whatever we leave is to be spent in charity?'" (Sahih al-Bukhari 6730)
- “And Sulaiman inherited (the knowledge of) Dawud. He said: ‘O mankind! We have been taught the language of birds, and on us have been bestowed all things. This, verily, is an evident grace (from Allah).’” (Surah An-Naml, 27:16)